Enjoy the official music video from Seun Ayeni titled, “Wanna Worship.” Ayeni dedicates his debut single to the leadership of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide and Pastor J.K. Omoniyi
for “allowing God to bring an end to the 27 year-old dispute within the body
in their time.”
By Libra Boyd
Gospel Music Fever
Worship band Modern Day Cure has enjoyed warm reception since the release of their current single “Confident.” With Aaron and Tamar Chipp at the helm, the Nashville-based group has shared their ministry across several states and venues since 2012, sharing the stage with the Newsboys, Sanctus Real, and other artists.
Libra: Tell us about the moniker Modern Day Cure.
MDC: We get our name from Hebrews 14:8 which says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” To us, this makes Him the modern day cure. Jesus is the answer the world needs today and He will always be.
Libra: How do you describe the band’s sound?
MDC: Our sound can be described as contemporary worship with pop/rock elements. We’re exploring new sounds and feel like we’re finding ourselves in this new season as a band.
Libra: Modern Day Cure is a young band–just getting started–so to speak. What do you want the band to be when it “grows up”?
MDC: God’s given us a big vision, but we know it’s in His control and time frame. We try to stay faithful with what He’s given us in the moment. We like to say we’ll go as far as He takes us.
Libra: Besides your own music, what’s currently playing in your personal music playlist?
MDC: We love The Belonging Co (our home church), Elevation Worship, and Bethel Music.
Libra: What else would you like to share?
MDC: We’re in the process of recording a new EP to be released this fall…and would love to partner and serve churches, events and festivals. For more info visit www.moderndaycure.com.
“Confident”
Modern Day Cure (2017)
www.moderndaycure.com
By Janie Sheeley-Torain
GMF Special Contributor
More than ever, we as the people of God and especially our young people, need music that encourages us to not only confidently face day-to-day situations, but face the future with confidence in the Lord. Thanks, Modern Day Cure.
“You know–that you know–that you know!” Modern Day Cure, a Nashville-based worship band, helps listeners be self-assured that they will not be abandoned; left to their own devices. Rather, they will look back over the challenges that God has brought them through and be “Confident”!
– Confident that God finishes what He starts!
– Confident that God will honor His promises!
– Confident that God will be with you until the end and forever more!
Modern Day Cure is led by Aaron and Tamar Chipp. “Confident” is the contemporary worship single from their forthcoming EP.
Janie Sheeley-Torain, Ed.D, is a gospel music enthusiast, author, National Board Certified Teacher, and life-long educator. She is an advocate of invigorating gospel music that inspires, elevates, and encourages the listener. She has published and is currently working on manuscripts that embolden the musicians of gospel music.
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| Wells walked away with four awards at the 49th annual show. |
Congratulations to all of the winners at the 49th Annual Dove Awards, which took place October 16, at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Tauren Wells, Cory Asbury, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard were among artists with multiple wins on Christian/gospel music’s big night.
For the complete list of winners, click here. The Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN this Sunday, October 21, at 8 PM CT.
“Lord, You’ve Been Good to Me”
Tim Woodson and the Heirs of Harmony (2017)
Peacock Music Group
https://www.facebook.com/timandtheheirs/
By Libra Boyd
Gospel Music Fever
Tim Woodson and the Heirs of Harmony pay homage to a pioneering gospel quartet-styled group with the current single, “Lord, “You’ve Been Good to Me.” The number was popularized over 50 years ago by the legendary Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.
Sticking to the adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Woodson pounds this toe-tapper with the same vocal intensity as Henry Johnson, who is heard on the Blind Boys’ version as this Heirs’ remake begins.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Woodson and the Heirs have been spreading the good news since 1992.
Nominees for the 2018 DunAmis Gospel Awards have been announced and voting is underway.
Gospel Music Fever Blog and its founder Libra Boyd received nominations in three categories. Libra is nominated for Female Musician of the Year and Gospel Announcer of the Year, while Gospel Music Fever Blog is nominated for Media Publication of the Year. Michael Yelverton, Jerry Sadler & SOP, Deacon Authority, and Devin Paylor & IOP are also among several artists with multiple nominations.
The DunAmis Gospel Awards was conceptualized by Bishop Terry Young to honor independent gospel artists, pastors, pastors’ wives, churches, and other local and regional talents. The awards are voted on by the general public. Click here to view the complete list of nominees and vote multiple times daily.
The DunAmis Gospel Awards will also bestow special honors on individuals with distinguished contributions to the gospel community. This year, director/promoter/producer Dr. Walter Jones will receive the Local Legend Award; the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Bishop Eric Ellis; and the Trailblazer Award will be bestowed upon musician and minister Dr. Joyce Harbor.
The DunAmis Gospel Awards is a ticketed event that takes place October 27, at Cornerstone Conference IPHC in Browns Summit, NC. Red carpet arrivals begin at 5 PM and the awards show starts at 6 PM.
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| Jones (left) with Childish Gambino |
“I’ll Always Be Thankful”
Duranice Pace ft. The Pace Family (2017)
Madison Music Group
By Libra Boyd
Gospel Music Fever
Duranice Pace is the eldest sister and a lead singer with gospel’s beloved Anointed Pace Sisters. She’s appeared in a number of stage plays and once upon a time appeared weekly on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel as a Nashville Super Choir cast member, the backing choir for Jones. Those who weren’t already acquainted have been introduced through video clips of her trademark entrances at family gatherings and impromptu performances at places like Walmart and IHOP, which spread like wildfire across social media.
At the family’s most recent Thanksgiving Day get-together, Duranice burst through the front door with melody. Her musical family–which includes matriarch Pastor Bettie Pace and Duranice’s eight singing sisters–has come to expect as much, so the phone’s cameras were rolling. The footage, posted by younger sister LaTrice, became an instant hit and within a few days, “I’ll Always Be Thankful”–the song that brought everyone joy, tears, and tears of joy–was released as a single. It’s easy to see why the inspirational uptempo song of gratitude, celebration, and fond remembrance resonated with hundreds of thousands: “Here we are again sitting at the dinner table / Talking to one another / Ain’t nothing like family and friends…”
Clockwise from top left: Lee joins Melvin Williams for “Cooling Water.” (Photo credit: Michael Boykin) / Radio personality Bobby Parker (left) presents Lee a framed honorary gold record on behalf of M4 Enterprise, its owner Clarence Harding (third from left), and NC gospel media personalities (in the background, partially obscured). Rosie Trenia Moore (right) looks on. (Photo credit: LaShelle Crump) / Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites deliver a riveting concert of fan favorites. / Melvin weeps as he embraces Lee following “Cooling Water.”
Editor’s Note: Lee Williams is no relation to Doug and Melvin Williams.
Pastor Luther Barnes is among seven artists to be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame for 2018.
Luther Barnes is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and singer whose discography includes projects with the Red Budd Gospel Choir, the Sunset Jubilaires, and the Restoration Worship Center Choir. His father Bishop F.C. Barnes, of “Rough Side of the Mountain” fame, was inducted posthumously into the NC Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
The induction ceremony is set for October 18, 2018, at GEM Theatre in Kannapolis, NC. Other 2018 inductees are pianist, composer, and media personality, John Tesh; singer and musician, Chris Daughtry; record exec, Dolphus Ramseur; R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer, Calvin Richardson; GMA Gospel Music Hall of Famers, The Hoppers; and blues guitarist, Blind Boy Fuller.
Editor’s note: In the initial post of this story, GMF inadvertently listed Calvin Richardson as Chris Richardson. GMF apologizes for the error.